Kentwood Football
Monday, October 17, 2005
Week Eight
Post Game Comments: What a great high school football game. It was definitely a playoff atmosphere. Two quality teams exposing each others weaknesses and playing very hard all night long. It was a tough loss knowing that we had our opportunities especially against such a tough opponent. We knew the game would be exciting and emotional. Tahoma played well enough to win at the right times and we did not. It is as simple as that. Did we play well enough to win? I think so, just not at the right times. The coaching staff wants to recognize Don Thomas and Anthony Belinski for their play on defense. Steve Delvo and Aaron Lee were outstanding on Special teams and Chris Talic as another good performance on offense. Tim Reavis has been a rock on special teams all year as well. That is our second loss of the season, but we are now controlling our own destiny and that is what would have happened if we were undefeated so we are pleased about that. I think the two losses have helped educate our team and we look forward to the challenge this week against Kentridge.
This Week's Preview: Kentridge Chargers are currently (3-4) in 2005 having defeated their last opponent Auburn Riverside 28-21. In their last three losses they were outscored by a total of 19 points. They could very easily by 6-1 or 5-2 heading into this game. Coach Marty Osborn in his 15th year is 94-47 had a very talented team with nine returning starters (6 offense, 3 defense): RB/ILB Kenny Orezca, 5-10, 220, Sr.; QB/DB/P Jake Fletcher, 6-2, 185, Jr.; OT/DE Jerry Parker, 6-3, 243, Sr.; OT Pat Dullenty, 6-1, 255, Sr.; TE Austin Gronotte, 5-11, 195, Sr.; RB/DB Ale Rosa, 5-11, 180, Sr.; WB Greg Bolden, 5-11, 175, Jr.; QB/DB Brandon Turner, 6-2, 170, So. RB Leonard Harris, 5-7, 155, Sr.; WB/OLB Chad Cozean, 5-10, 185, Jr.; RB/ILB Chris Robinson, 5-10, 221, Jr. Their Quarterback Jake Fletcher is a dynamic player at that position. He throws the ball well and is an excellent runner. The Chargers are massive up front AGAIN. And they are very sound. It will not be easy in the trenches on either side of the ball. We are going to have another great effort by the line to win this game. They also have a very talented fullback Chris Robinson. He scored last year against us on a 30 yard trap play. Leonard Harris is outstanding as well playing both running back and receiver at times. It will be another exciting Kent football game. Kentwood and Kentridge is a special rivalry and I expect nothing by the best effort from both squads.
Future Conks: The Junior Varsity (4-3) won its second game in a row defeating the Tahoma Bears JV 28-20. Tyler Weinbrecht scored on a fourth down play. After receiving a ten yard catch he broke a tackle and raced for the score. The pass was from Travis Long. Danny Kondikoff also played well running from 40 yards out and also scoring on a QB sneak. Justin Jeana also had a played a key role by forcing a fumble inside the Tahoma five yard line that would lead to a touchdown. Congratulations to the Junior Varsity for winning a hard fought game. The team looks forward to the match up against Kentridge next Monday @ French Field.
The Freshman Team won their sixth contest in a row to remain undefeated (6-0). The score verses Tahoma Freshman was 21-3. The victory avenges a lost to the Tahoma team from last years eighth grade season. Darius Coleman scored twice and Artise Gauldin scored once. This sets up showdowns between the last two Kent schools over the next two weeks. The team has a goal to go undefeated. It won't be easy but the team is working hard and looks forward to the challenge. Great job defense for shutting down the Bears offense.
Assistant Spotlight: Coach Jeff Moore currently coaches for the Kentwood Varsity Squad. Coach Moore works with the offensive line and the defensive line. He also focuses on the deep snappers. Coach Moore is in his second go around with the Conquerors. He coaches for three years in the 90's and is now is his second year in 2005. He left Kentwood and coached for three years with the Kent Meridian Royals under Coach Clancy who is the current head coach at Auburn Mountain View High School. Coach Moore has also worked for a number of years with the Kent Knights program and has a close relationship with a number of boys that played in that organization.
This Week's Preview: Kentridge Chargers are currently (3-4) in 2005 having defeated their last opponent Auburn Riverside 28-21. In their last three losses they were outscored by a total of 19 points. They could very easily by 6-1 or 5-2 heading into this game. Coach Marty Osborn in his 15th year is 94-47 had a very talented team with nine returning starters (6 offense, 3 defense): RB/ILB Kenny Orezca, 5-10, 220, Sr.; QB/DB/P Jake Fletcher, 6-2, 185, Jr.; OT/DE Jerry Parker, 6-3, 243, Sr.; OT Pat Dullenty, 6-1, 255, Sr.; TE Austin Gronotte, 5-11, 195, Sr.; RB/DB Ale Rosa, 5-11, 180, Sr.; WB Greg Bolden, 5-11, 175, Jr.; QB/DB Brandon Turner, 6-2, 170, So. RB Leonard Harris, 5-7, 155, Sr.; WB/OLB Chad Cozean, 5-10, 185, Jr.; RB/ILB Chris Robinson, 5-10, 221, Jr. Their Quarterback Jake Fletcher is a dynamic player at that position. He throws the ball well and is an excellent runner. The Chargers are massive up front AGAIN. And they are very sound. It will not be easy in the trenches on either side of the ball. We are going to have another great effort by the line to win this game. They also have a very talented fullback Chris Robinson. He scored last year against us on a 30 yard trap play. Leonard Harris is outstanding as well playing both running back and receiver at times. It will be another exciting Kent football game. Kentwood and Kentridge is a special rivalry and I expect nothing by the best effort from both squads.
Future Conks: The Junior Varsity (4-3) won its second game in a row defeating the Tahoma Bears JV 28-20. Tyler Weinbrecht scored on a fourth down play. After receiving a ten yard catch he broke a tackle and raced for the score. The pass was from Travis Long. Danny Kondikoff also played well running from 40 yards out and also scoring on a QB sneak. Justin Jeana also had a played a key role by forcing a fumble inside the Tahoma five yard line that would lead to a touchdown. Congratulations to the Junior Varsity for winning a hard fought game. The team looks forward to the match up against Kentridge next Monday @ French Field.
The Freshman Team won their sixth contest in a row to remain undefeated (6-0). The score verses Tahoma Freshman was 21-3. The victory avenges a lost to the Tahoma team from last years eighth grade season. Darius Coleman scored twice and Artise Gauldin scored once. This sets up showdowns between the last two Kent schools over the next two weeks. The team has a goal to go undefeated. It won't be easy but the team is working hard and looks forward to the challenge. Great job defense for shutting down the Bears offense.
Assistant Spotlight: Coach Jeff Moore currently coaches for the Kentwood Varsity Squad. Coach Moore works with the offensive line and the defensive line. He also focuses on the deep snappers. Coach Moore is in his second go around with the Conquerors. He coaches for three years in the 90's and is now is his second year in 2005. He left Kentwood and coached for three years with the Kent Meridian Royals under Coach Clancy who is the current head coach at Auburn Mountain View High School. Coach Moore has also worked for a number of years with the Kent Knights program and has a close relationship with a number of boys that played in that organization.
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